Lin Shidong came back to defeat Liang Jingkun 4-1 (13-15, 11-4, 11-5, 11-8, 11-7) in the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Cup mens songs semifinals in south Chinas Macao Special Administrative Region on Saturday, advancing to the final for the very first time in his career.Liang, 28, made excellent use of his rich experience to clinch the very first game, but then Lin resisted with quicker shots and better mobility to claim four straight games for the final victory.Lin was required 2 fouls in the match which cost him 2 points.
When inquired about the referees work, he did not complain.
I think the referee made the right call.
Maybe I didnt serve high enough.
Its the proper call, he said.In the other semifinal match, Hugo Calderano of Brazil knocked out home favorite Wang Chuqin in seven video games.
Having actually lost the first video game 12-14, Wang clinched three consecutive frames 11-5, 11-6, 11-7 to lead 3-1 in the match.
Calderano replied with three successive video games 11-7, 11-5, 12-10 for a resurgence win.
He and Lin will complete for the title on Sunday night.On the womens side, safeguarding champion and front runner Sun Yingsha defeated her compatriot Chen Xingtong 4-1 to schedule her place in the last.
Sun claimed the very first three video games 11-7, 11-8, 11-2.
Though Chen put up some resistance by taking the fourth 12-10, Sun sealed the offer 11-4 in the 5th video game and remained on path to defending her throne.Suns challenger in the last will be another Chinese, Kuai Man, who came back to edge Mima Ito 4-3 in the other semifinal match.